BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NC REALTORS® - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NC REALTORS® X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NC REALTORS® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T142831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T161735Z UID:10000037-1697443200-1697734800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Event | Region 4 REALTORS® Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:Join REALTORS® from NAR Region 4 [Kentucky\, North Carolina\, South Carolina & Tennessee] in Savannah\, GA for a dynamic week of networking & education.\nItems of Note\n\nAttendee Registration launches Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023\nSpeakers have been contracted for the conference\, we are no longer accepting requests.\nInterested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Please complete the Interest Form\n\nQuestions?\n\nEvents and Speakers contact: r4rc@ncrealtors.org\nExpo and Sponsorship contact: keriepps-rashad@ncrealtors.org\n\nMore information to come on registration\, schedule\, speakers and more URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/region-4-realtors-conference-expo/ CATEGORIES:Annual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T141726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T141147Z UID:10000036-1696928400-1696942800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Road to the Perfect Contract DESCRIPTION:The Road to the Perfect Contract is a class that every broker will benefit from! This course will decipher the many parts of the Buyer Agency Agreement and the Offer to Purchase and Contract. You’ll walk out with the full understanding of the requirements of proper representation\, tips on how to avoid miscommunication when entering into a Buyer Agency Agreement\, utilize forms properly\, and establish a working relationship with an unrepresented seller. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \nMember Price (with CE): $80.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $90.00 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Patrice Willetts\n \n \n \n Patrice began her real estate career in 1985. After 30+ years of volunteering and advocating for things she believes in\, her motto is “Been there\, Done That\, Got the T-shirt”.  She is a past President of both Cape Fear REALTORS® and President of NC REALTORS®.  She is a graduate of the NC REALTORS® & NAR’s Leadership Academy. \nPatrice is always looking for ways to raise the bar of professionalism for our members. She is an approved instructor for the NCREC and teaches NAR and REBI designation and certification courses. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/the-road-to-the-perfect-contract-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/RoadToThePerfectContract_FeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230614T201731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T144305Z UID:10000042-1696251600-1696253400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Mobile Mondays | Canva AI for Real Estate Success DESCRIPTION:Are You Tired of Your Real Estate Business Going Unnoticed? \nDo you want to generate more leads and increase your visibility in the market? If so\, you’re in the right place! Review the latest Canva AI tools and features designed specifically for the real estate industry.  This training will explore how Canva’s twelve NEW AI features can revolutionize your real estate marketing strategy and help you achieve your business goals. \nJoin the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncrmobilemondays/ (You must answer three questions before being approved.) URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/mobile-mondays-canva-ai-for-real-estate-success/ LOCATION:Facebook CATEGORIES:Webinars & Mobile Mondays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T135316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T154453Z UID:10000035-1695286800-1695301200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Protecting Yourself from the Cyber Enemy DESCRIPTION:Don’t let your business become a statistic. This course will inform you to be knowledgeable of the tips and tricks used to steal you and your clients’ information. Remember\, you have a duty to protect this valuable information\, or you risk your real estate license. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & GRI designation \nMember Price (with CE): $80.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $90.00 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Mark Saunders\n \n Real Estate Brokers Academy \n \n \n Mark Saunders is a graduate of Appalachian State University and became a full-time REALTOR® in 2005. \nHe serves the REALTOR® community by participating on the Board of Directors for the Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®. He is also a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network\, serving as vice-chair in 2014 and chair in 2015. \nMark has received a number of awards and forms of recognition in his career\, which include: \n\n2010 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication in the field of property management.\n2013 National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network of the Year winner\n2013 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the local association\n2016 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Property Manager of the year\,\n2016 NC REALTOR® Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence Award\n2018 was selected to the 2018 Triad Business Journal 40 under 40 Business Leaders Class\n\nFind Mark on: \n\nWebsite\nLinkedIn\nYouTube\nX\nFacebook\nInstagram URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/protecting-yourself-from-the-cyber-enemy/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230621T143917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T125804Z UID:10000055-1695114000-1695225600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) DESCRIPTION:The Accredited Buyer’s Representative course is for real estate buyer’s agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. You can take the class for information only or pursue the ABR® Designation. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE \nMember Price: $185\nRaleigh Regional Member Price: $170 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Ginni Field\n REALTOR®\, Real Estate Trainer\, Business Consultant\, Business & Life Coach \n \n \n \n As a real estate consultant\, Ginni has worked with company leadership at a number of real estate companies helping them grow their businesses through strategic implementation of systems\, structure and organizational plans. She is also often called upon for California Bureau of Real Estate compliance audits for multiple business models including property management\, commercial real estate and residential real estate branch office management. Still a practicing REALTOR®\, Ginni has worked with clients from high-end multi-million dollar properties through properties under $100\,000. \nGinni continues to teach National Association of REALTORS® designation and certification programs for real estate associations throughout the United States. She also works with small real estate companies in consulting relationships and with real estate professionals in one-on-one coaching. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/09192023-abr/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/091923ABR_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T134836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T192050Z UID:10000034-1694509200-1694710800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | State of Real Estate & NC REALTORS® Committee Meetings DESCRIPTION:The State of Real Estate event will provide a comprehensive overview of current North Carolina market trends\, emerging opportunities\, and challenges our industry faces. Esteemed speakers and industry experts will share their insights\, strategies\, and forecasts for the future. This event is a valuable platform for knowledge exchange among professionals in the real estate sector. \nAdditionally\, our committee meetings play a crucial role in driving key initiatives and making informed decisions for the betterment of the industry. These meetings provide a forum for members to discuss important issues\, propose solutions and collaborate on projects that significantly impact real estate in North Carolina. \nABOUT THIS EVENT URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-sore-committee-meetings/ CATEGORIES:Annual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230807T153029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T131537Z UID:10000061-1694437200-1694439000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Mobile Mondays | Safe Business\, Happy Consumers: Building Success with Responsible Practices DESCRIPTION:“Build Your Business with Safe Practices and Protect the Consumer” is a dynamic and engaging program that teaches real estate agents how to work safely and increase profits by protecting consumers. After completing this program\, agents will be able to: \n\n“Lessons Learned” hear about crimes against agents and the lessons agents should learn\nCreate comprehensive safety plans for screenings\, showings\, open houses\, and daily routines\nSecure client information and properties\, Cybersecurity Tips\nSafely market themselves and their properties online and on social media\nUnderstand how protecting the consumer will help them stand out and build their business\n\nLearn how to work safely\, increase your profits\, and stand out from other agents by protecting the consumer! \nJoin the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncrmobilemondays/ (You must answer three questions before being approved.) URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/091123-mobile-mondays/ LOCATION:Facebook CATEGORIES:Webinars & Mobile Mondays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230711T205451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T150249Z UID:10000057-1694077200-1694091600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Nuts & Bolts of Property Management DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the field of Property Management or just starting out\, this course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to enhance your role as a property manager. \nDuring this interactive session\, we will delve into various key aspects of property management. Gain a deep understanding of proper accounting procedures to streamline your financial management practices. Learn about tenant screening systems that are compliant with fair housing laws\, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection process. Explore the intricacies of habitability law violations and discover effective strategies for handling mold complaints. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & GRI designation \nMember Price (with CE): $80.00\nNon-member Price (with CE): $90.00 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Mark Saunders\n \n Real Estate Brokers Academy \n \n \n Mark Saunders is a graduate of Appalachian State University and became a full-time REALTOR® in 2005. \nHe serves the REALTOR® community by participating on the Board of Directors for the Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®. He is also a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network\, serving as vice-chair in 2014 and chair in 2015. \nMark has received a number of awards and forms of recognition in his career\, which include: \n\n2010 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication in the field of property management.\n2013 National Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network of the Year winner\n2013 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Presidents Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the local association\n2016 Winston-Salem Association of REALTORS® Property Manager of the year\,\n2016 NC REALTOR® Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence Award\n2018 was selected to the 2018 Triad Business Journal 40 under 40 Business Leaders Class\n\nFind Mark on: \n\nWebsite\nLinkedIn\nYouTube\nX\nFacebook\nInstagram URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/090723-nuts-bolts-of-property-management/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI,Property Management - PMD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/NutsandBoltsofPropertyManagement_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T134206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T202901Z UID:10000033-1693816200-1693846800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Office Closed - Labor Day DESCRIPTION:The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/office-closed-labor-day/ CATEGORIES:Office Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/LaborDay_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230829T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230615T133329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T175443Z UID:10000044-1693299600-1693324800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-person | At Home With Diversity DESCRIPTION:AHWD is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The At Home with Diversity course addresses the topics of diversity\, fair housing and business planning development. After successfully completing the course\, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification\, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers. AHWD Certification Requirements \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE & WHS designation \nHPRAR Member Registration (with CE): $50\nNon-HPRAR Member Registration (with CE): $60 \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Ayesha Richardson\n \n \n \n Born in NJ but bred in the Tarheel State\, Ayesha Mintor Richardson has been in the real estate industry since 2009. She has been  teaching and coaching agents since 2011 and has been approved for pre-licensing\, post licensing\, and continuing education with  the NC Real Estate Commission since 2017. Ayesha is a full-time practicing broker with Keller Williams Realty in Greensboro\, NC\, leading the local partners of Carolina Expansion Partners group and coaches their agents across North and South Carolina. She’s  been a NAR SPIRE mentor\, served with the High Point Regional Association of REALTORS® and NC REALTORS®. She  graduated from the Central Carolina Leadership academy\, Leadership High Point and from the The William C. Bass Leadership  Academy. Currently\, Ayesha is president of the Women’s council of REALTORS® Carolina Dogwood Network and President-Elect  of NCR Housing Foundation. \nAyesha & Kelly are dog parents to Gannicus The Great who is the goodest boy of all the good boys (just ask him). They’ve been  married for 17 years and are servants with St. Peter’s Church & World Outreach Center in Winston-Salem. \nAyesha is the education director and lead instructor of Edify RE. This education provider offers prelicensing\, post licensing and  continuing education. Education doesn’t have to be boring and with Ayesha\, it’s more of “EduTainment” – we must be here for the  allotted number of hours\, let’s laugh a little bit while we’re together. Let’s face it\, you can read material and be bored at home by  yourself. \nAyesha has a goal of making home ownership attainable for everyone that wants it. She’s passionate about education and  empowerment of individuals and communities. She has earned ABR\, AHWD & C2EX endorsements and encourages others to get  involved in programs that will help the greater good attain the dream of building wealth via property ownership. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/in-person-at-home-with-diversity-4/ LOCATION:High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®\, 1830 Eastchester Dr\, High Point\, NC\, 27265 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity,Fair Housing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/AHWDgeneric-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230616T140249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161641Z UID:10000049-1692694800-1692720000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 5 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2023-cips-day5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230822T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T134029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T155855Z UID:10000032-1692694800-1692709200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Financing in Today's Market DESCRIPTION:Don’t just open doors for your clients\, help them walk through it by best representing their needs -Including financing options! As a broker\, you need to be the expert in ALL aspects of the home-buying process\, including the best financing and down-payment options. Give your client the top-notch service they deserve and start winning those deals. \n\nThis class provides the following credit: 4 hours of CE\, GRI designation & WHS designation \nMember Registration (with CE): $80\nNon-member Registration (with CE): $90 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Stephen Long\n \n \n \n Stephen is a 15-year veteran of real estate. Over the years\, he has added a Property Management Division to his company and co-founded The Carolina Crew\, Inc. a real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty Elite in Winston-Salem\, NC. \nStephen teaches Pre & Post License\, CE\, and owns his own real estate school\, Crew Academy of Real Estate (CARE). With a renewed love for education\, Stephen spends many days of the year teaching and speaking\, all the while nursing sales and putting out property management fires. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-financing-in-todays-market/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/FinancinginTodaysMarket_FeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230616T140025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161553Z UID:10000048-1692608400-1692633600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 4 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days. \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2023-cips-day4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T133550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T142637Z UID:10000031-1692349200-1692363600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | The Road to the Perfect Contract DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Road to the Perfect Contract is a class that every broker will benefit from! This course will decipher the many parts of the Buyer Agency Agreement and the Offer to Purchase and Contract. You’ll walk out with the full understanding of the requirements of proper representation\, tips on how to avoid miscommunication when entering into a Buyer Agency Agreement\, utilize forms properly\, and establish a working relationship with an unrepresented seller. \nThis class provides the following credit: 4 Hours of CE & GRI Designation \nMember Registration (with CE): $80\nNon-member Registration (with CE): $90 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Patrice Willetts\n \n \n \n Patrice began her real estate career in 1985. After 30+ years of volunteering and advocating for things she believes in\, her motto is “Been there\, Done That\, Got the T-shirt”.  She is a past President of both Cape Fear REALTORS® and President of NC REALTORS®.  She is a graduate of the NC REALTORS® & NAR’s Leadership Academy. \nPatrice is always looking for ways to raise the bar of professionalism for our members. She is an approved instructor for the NCREC and teaches NAR and REBI designation and certification courses. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/the-road-to-the-perfect-contract-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications,GRI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/RoadToThePerfectContract_FeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230616T135838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161705Z UID:10000047-1692262800-1692288000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 3 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2023-cips-day3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230616T135607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161730Z UID:10000046-1692090000-1692115200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 2 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2023-cips-day2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230616T133633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T161813Z UID:10000045-1692003600-1692028800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) DESCRIPTION:Day 1 of 5\nMember & Non-Member Fee: $350.00 \nAudit Fee (For CIPS Designees Only): $100.00 \nUnlock a world of real estate opportunities with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. Whether you’re targeting international buyers\, catering to foreign-born residents\, or seeking to invest overseas\, the CIPS designation equips you with the knowledge\, research\, network\, and tools to globalize and expand your business. \nJoin our 2023 offering\, a virtual five-day program in August (14\, 15\, 17\, 21\, &\, 22)\, where you’ll delve into crucial elements of international transactions. From currency and exchange rates to cultural exchange factors\, regional market conditions\, investment performance\, and tax and legal issues\, you’ll gain invaluable expertise. \nThis class is open to U.S. and non-U.S. practitioners\, lenders\, developers\, and association executives\, the CIPS education offers wide-ranging benefits. Enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges\, including: access to international marketing and research services\, and peer events\, expand your real estate reach\, learn unique marketing strategies\, and unleash your production potential. \nEmbrace the world of global real estate with the CIPS designation. \n*At Home With Diversity can be substituted for one of the three elective days.  \nPlease note: If you are not an NC REALTORS® member\, please click the register button and create a free account on the next page. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma\n \n \n \n Aldo Iemma has over 30 years experience as an educator and a real estate broker. A graduate on the City University of New York (CUNY)\, he holds a BA in Romance Languages (French\, Italian and Spanish)\, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language(TESL) another MA in Hispanic Culture and Civilization from NYU/ Universidad de Salamanca\, Spain\, and a PD in Administration and Supervision from CUNY. \nIn 1986 he received his Real Estate salesperson license and in 1989 his Real Estate Broker license and opened his own company. Today he still runs the same company\, Empire State Realty Group. He is a member of Brooklyn\, Staten Island and Long Island Boards as well as a member of REBNY. He serves on Local\, State and National Committees. Because of his academic background\, he has an interest and a passion for Global Real Estate. He has been NAR’s Global Ambassador to Belize\, Costa Rica and Panama as well as Nicaragua. He strongly believes that “the next level” can be reached through education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samira Easton\n \n \n \n After many years working in international development and higher education\, Samira Easton became a licensed real estate professional in July 2017. She is currently a Broker Associate with the Venice office of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. \nBorn in Beirut\, Samira lived most of her life in Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Libya\, and Italy. She has traveled extensively and speaks several languages\, including French\, Italian\, Arabic and Spanish. In addition to a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia\, Samira earned an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. \nSamira has always valued education and she thrives when she is in a learning environment. She has years of experience working in real estate\, a Broker’s license\, as well as previous experience in a classroom setting. Moreover\, she has a strong understanding of real estate markets\, law\, and contracts\, good public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. For her\, teaching is a mission and a way of serving her REALTOR® community\, helping others better understand the subject matter that she has mastered\, “When I teach\, I give back to the REALTOR® community. And that to me\, is priceless.” URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/2023-cips-day1/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CIPS,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2018CIPSCourses_FeatureImage-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230522T225537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T202939Z UID:10000007-1690376400-1690380000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Webinar | Ask an Appraiser DESCRIPTION:Join our panel of REALTOR® Appraiser experts for an in-depth conversation about what REALTOR® Brokers need to know about the appraisal process and developing relationships with your local appraiser. \nBring your questions for open Q&A or pre-submit them when you register! \nHosted by the NC REALTORS® Appraisal Section. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/webinar-ask-an-appraiser/ CATEGORIES:Webinars & Mobile Mondays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/072623AskanAppraiserWebinar_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T015745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T200506Z UID:10000030-1690362000-1690387200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-person | At Home With Diversity DESCRIPTION:AHWD is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The At Home with Diversity course addresses the topics of diversity\, fair housing and business planning development. After successfully completing the course\, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification\, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers. \nABOUT THE COURSE\n\nAssess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry.\nUnderstand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers\, regardless of race\, ethnicity\, religion\, gender\, handicaps\, familial status\, or nation origin.\nBuild a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Presented by\n \n \n \n \n Patrice Willetts\n \n \n \n Patrice began her real estate career in 1985. After 30+ years of volunteering and advocating for things she believes in\, her motto is “Been there\, Done That\, Got the T-shirt”.  She is a past President of both Cape Fear REALTORS® and President of NC REALTORS®.  She is a graduate of the NC REALTORS® & NAR’s Leadership Academy. \nPatrice is always looking for ways to raise the bar of professionalism for our members. She is an approved instructor for the NCREC and teaches NAR and REBI designation and certification courses. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/in-person-at-home-with-diversity-3/ LOCATION:Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®\, 200 Preston Rd Ste 100\, Jacksonville\, North Carolina\, 28540 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity,Fair Housing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/AHWDgeneric-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230509T185014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T160823Z UID:10000041-1689598800-1689600600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Mobile Mondays | July 2023 Forms Changes DESCRIPTION:July 2023 Forms Changes \nEvery July\, NC REALTORS® rolls out changes and improvements to its forms and contracts. \nFor our next Mobile Mondays session\, NC REALTORS® General Counsel John Wait will explain the recent forms changes and how they impact you and your business. \nJoin the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncrmobilemondays/ (You must answer three questions before being approved.) URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/mobile-mondays-july-2023-forms-changes/ LOCATION:Facebook CATEGORIES:Legal & Ethics,Webinars & Mobile Mondays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T014139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T151228Z UID:10000029-1689411600-1689705000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Event | Regional AE Conference DESCRIPTION:This event provides AEs & association staff opportunities to learn and network with peers from North Carolina\, Georgia and Virginia. \nEvent Website – Registration\, schedules\, speakers and more. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/regional-ae-conference/ LOCATION:The Main (Hilton)\, 100 E. Main Street\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, 23510 CATEGORIES:Annual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230419T013719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T194455Z UID:10000004-1688457600-1688490000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Office Closed - Independence Day DESCRIPTION:The NC REALTORS® offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/office-closed-independence-day/ CATEGORIES:Office Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/IndependenceDay_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230428T223206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T153252Z UID:10000006-1688043600-1688054400@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:National Real Estate Ethics Day DESCRIPTION:National Real Estate Ethics Day\nNeed to fulfill your COE requirement for 2023*? We’ve got a fun and easy way for you to do it. And yes – we said fun! \nJoin NC REALTOR® Leigh Brown LIVE on Thursday\, June 29\, for this year’s virtual #NationalEthicsDay. She’ll make it worth your while\, as she always does. \nContact your local board to register! For participating associations\, visit National Real Estate Ethics Day. \n*This session satisfies NAR’s Ethics Requirement.  However\, CE is not provided. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/national-ethics-day/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Legal & Ethics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022NationalEthicsDayFeatureImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230418T205354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T205359Z UID:10000028-1687161600-1687194000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Office Closed - Juneteenth DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/office-closed-juneteenth/ CATEGORIES:Office Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230418T185324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T201549Z UID:10000026-1685347200-1685379600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Office Closed - Memorial Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/office-closed-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Office Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/MemorialDay_Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230119T225021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T142352Z UID:10000012-1684400400-1684425600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Military Relocation Professional DESCRIPTION:4 CE Hours\n(If Added at Registration) \nCost\n\nNon-Member: $130.00\nNon-Member: $140.00 (with CE)\n\n\nNorth Carolina has high levels of service members throughout the state. As an NC REALTOR®\, it’s important to know that there are special housing benefits and solutions for current and former military service members.  By taking this course\, you will be well versed in these opportunities and qualify for NAR’s Military Relocation Professional Certification. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-military-relocation-professional/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Designations & Certifications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/MRP_FeatureImage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230119T224626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T141753Z UID:10000011-1683709200-1683723600@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Virtual | Financing Dreams DESCRIPTION:4 HOURS CE CREDIT\n\nNon-member Cost: $65\n\n\nThis course provides in-depth coverage of programs offered by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) and their partners to assist REALTORS® and their clients. REALTORS® will learn about property and buyer eligibility\, qualifying incomes and home prices and how to use these lending opportunities to make home buying a reality for their clients. Additionally\,  you will gain an understanding of how and when each specific program can be used to offer their buyer the greatest benefit. The four-hour course will cover in-depth NCHFA programs\, including: \n\nForgivable down payment assistance\nDeferred second mortgages for eligible buyers\nHow to combine Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) $2\,000 tax credits with the NC Home Advantage product (available to all eligible borrowers)\n\nThe course is approved for four hours of NCREC continuing-education elective credit. The course also fulfills a core class requirement for the Workforce Housing Specialist Program \n\nPresented by\nKathy Rufiange URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/virtual-financing-dreams/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CE Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230418T202334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T202509Z UID:10000027-1682946000-1682947800@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Mobile Mondays | Deciphering State Housing Legislation DESCRIPTION:Join the NCR Government Affairs experts as they take a deeper dive into recent state legislation that addresses North Carolina’s housing crisis. Attendees will get a better understanding of the bills that NCR supports and why it’s important that we advocate for these bills as an industry.\n\nJoin the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncrmobilemondays/ (You must answer three questions before being approved.) URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/mobile-mondays-deciphering-state-housing-legislation/ LOCATION:Facebook CATEGORIES:Webinars & Mobile Mondays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230324T201233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T203224Z UID:10000024-1682510400-1682514000@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:Webinar | Fake Buyer and Seller Scams in NC – Don’t be the next victim! DESCRIPTION:Gain a clear understanding of how these scams work and how to spot the warning signs. Our expert panel will also share best practices to help you avoid getting involved with a scammer. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and keep your business safe. It’s all happening on April 26 from 12PM-1PM. \n\nSpeakers\nJohn Wait\, Attorney\nMartin & Gifford\nJohn Wait joined NC REALTORS® in 2015. He previously worked solo at his own firm and clerked for several judges at the North Carolina Court of Appeals. When he’s not answering Legal Hotline questions\, he practices law at Martin & Gifford. John has extensive experience drafting contracts and forms for real estate transactions. He handles disciplinary cases before the North Carolina Real Estate Commission\, and also has broad experience litigating cases in all of North Carolina’s courts\, federal court\, and the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Outside of work\, John enjoys playing soccer\, mountain biking\, road cycling\, triathlons\, and spending time with his family. \nTiffany Ross\, Consumer Resource Officer\nNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission\nTiffany Ross is the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s first Consumer Resource Officer. Tiffany brings to the Commission a wealth of experience in real estate education\, brokerage\, writing\, and compliance. In addition to her education and compliance background\, she has been a real estate licensee for over 18 years. Tiffany evaluates the Commission’s current consumer resources and initiatives\, and has recommended strategies that align with the Commission’s consumer education goals. She is also responsible for raising awareness about current real estate related issues among licensees and the public \nFred Moreno\, Chief Deputy Legal Counsel\nNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission\nFred Moreno is the Chief Deputy Legal Counsel for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. A Cary\, North Carolina native\, Fred graduated from East Carolina University a degree in Business Administration. Followed by the North Carolina Central University School of Law\, receiving his J.D. degree. He joined the Commission’s Regulatory Affairs staff in June 2013. Fred’s duties involve prosecuting complaints before the Commission\, conducting settlement negotiations of contested cases\, representing the Commission on appeal\, and responding to inquiries relating to the License Law\, Commission rules\, and real estate transactions\, generally. Fred is also registered as a Legislative Liaison and represents the Commission’s interests in dealings with the General Assembly. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/fake-buyer-and-seller-scams-in-nc-dont-be-the-next-victim/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinars & Mobile Mondays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T122246 CREATED:20230119T223714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T205553Z UID:10000010-1682411400-1682440200@www.ncrealtors.org SUMMARY:In-person | At Home With Diversity DESCRIPTION:AHWD is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The At Home with Diversity course addresses the topics of diversity\, fair housing and business planning development. After successfully completing the course\, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification\, which conveys to clients they’re working with a dynamic real estate professional with expertise that transcends cultural barriers. URL:https://www.ncrealtors.org/event/in-person-at-home-with-diversity-2/ LOCATION:Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®\, 201 W 8th St\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959 CATEGORIES:Designations & Certifications,Diversity END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR